Counselling in the West Kootenays

Offering inclusive and compassionate clinical counselling online and in-person in the Arrow & Slocan Lakes region.
Rural counselling in a big way.

Our Clinical Counselling Practice

Welcome - we are glad you are here. We believe in the power of relational connection as a vehicle for emotional expression and moving through challenges. We believe in healing and we are here to help! We are a group practice of three amazing, qualified, and passionate mental health professionals, offering clinical counselling and therapy services online across British Columbia and in person in the West Kootenays.

Book a 20-minute FREE consultation to see how we can open the door to change and mental wellness for you.


Our Values


Wellness through Connection

Inclusion and Accessibility

Authentic Attunement

Our Counsellors


Richelle Johnston, RCC
Founder, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Compassionate, Attuned, Current

Pregnancy & Postpartum
Parenthood
Trauma & Recovery
Relationships
Stress & Balance

Brittany MacCuspic, RSW
Associate, Registered Social Worker
Flexible, Authentic, Relatable

Grief & Loss
Substance Use & Addiction
Chronic Pain & Illness
Marriage and Couples
Mood Disorders

Madalyn Maxinuk, RCC
Associate, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Empathetic, Open-Minded, Genuine

Body Image
Disordered Eating
Self-Esteem
ADHD
Anxiety & Depression

Our Services


  • Clinical counselling for individuals facing a range of mental health concerns

  • Support for teens and youth experiencing personal troubles or social relationship issues

  • Neutral, optimistic, non-judgemental, and compassionate space to hash out the trickiest of relationship challenges.

  • Maternal Mental Health Group!
    Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm
    Next start date: January 17, 2024
    CONTACT to join - limited to 6 participants

  • Objective and supportive therapy for families of all designs wanting to work through challenges within the family system.

Individualized and client-centred care for your mental health needs. Each of our counsellors uses a holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy that means you are getting the quality clinical care required, in a safe and collaborative space.

In-person counselling

In-person appointments take place in our comfortable, private space with complimentary tea and individualized care. We operate out of Nakusp Integrated Health Inc located in downtown Nakusp.

Virtual counselling

Not a local? Prefer to stay home?
No problem! Peach Door Counselling offers safe and secure online (virtual) video counselling from the comfort of your own home to any one across British Columbia.

Love yourself fiercely enough to choose you.
Let Peach Door Counselling help.